Thursday, March 19, 2009

Spring Break


Tulip about to bud


Front porch and flower bed


Just in time for Easter.....

I will be traveling with my daughter to visit family and friends for her spring break, but before I leave I thought I'd share a few pictures from my spring flower bed. May God's blessings and favor be with you and your family this spring season!

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Gratitude....



A dictionary definition of grace, according to Christian belief. "Unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings."

Grace for today, is all I need. Wow, can it really be that simple? One day my husband had the privilege of offering a ride to an elderly, poor lady leaving a thrift store and though his intent was to assist her in her travels, I dare say he came out blessed and humbled by her grateful attitude.

Apparently she had nothing or very little. By her own admission her total dependence was on Christ, and her sweet, grateful, appreciative outlook was amazing given her obvious circumstances. As he started in the direction of her home he mentioned going downtown next at which she asked if he could bring her there instead. Certainly he replied, "Where would you like to go"? Well apparently not far from where he worked, there was a food kitchen that she wanted to stop by so she could get something to eat. Another humble moment.

She said she was appalled at all the drunk people who were there with little appreciation for what people were doing for them and asked God if he would please not let those drunks be there the next time she came.

She proclaimed very proudly that last week when she went, not a drunkard around! She was very grateful and thankful to God for hearing her prayer. Needless to say it was hard to keep a dry eye upon hearing her story. Such grateful, loving dependence on God for supplying all her needs, each day.

Another Wow! Yes folks, we are spoiled rotten! Help us to have that loving, sweet spirit and not be too busy to reach out to those in need in our path.

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoOPsGDZdnM

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Compassion Internatonal


As most are feeling the pinch at home, those who are in poverty are feeling it even more. As we are tightening our belts and perhaps cutting back on eating out and forgoing some of our luxuries, children around the world are going hungry. As a Christian and parent I can't ignore this. Please lift them up in prayer and donate whenever possible to one of these outstanding programs that are financially responsible and being an advocate for children.

Compassion International @ http://www.compassion.com and World Vision @ http://www.worldvision.org are two outstanding organizations that help meet the needs of children here and around the world.

Matthew 10:42 "Whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward." 25:45 "Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me." 

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Draw Me Close to You....


A walk in the woods. Signal Mountain, TN

"You're all I want, you're all I've ever needed, you're all I want, help me know you are near." Chorus to a song that's on my heart. Listen and may God speak to your heart too.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qEHsrgDCaeo&feature=related